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RJ51 RXD

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,798 mi
Last recorded157,798 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RXD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 157,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,215 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 151,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,201 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 119,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s & n/s rear shock absorbers dust covers loose.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s rear shock absorbers dust covers loose.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nsf tyre but not to cords

Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 187,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 159,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 130,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 129,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 92,614 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges †front antirol bar bushes wearing

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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RJ51 RXD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 90,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 RXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ51 RXD registered?

RJ51 RXD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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